[rbmcgee]

Hi all,


I usually hang in the HTPC forum but I need your help and advice on this one. My original DTC-100 (which I did like a lot) died about 3 months ago and RCA sold me a refurbished replacement. Guess what. It just died too. Very sad.


Here are my specs:

HDTV, Directv and OTA

Fast response guide (hopefully faster than DTC-100)

One button punch from Directv to OTA

One button punch from SD to HD

Component and toslink outputs


I would just go with a regular Directv STB and a MyHD card for HD but I can't live without my Directv HD.


My options are to keep getting the DTC-100 replaced (probably free this time), which is a major PITA, or just go out and buy a decent machine.


Any former DTC-100 owners who upgraded care to give some advice?

TIA

 

[XFactor]

If you can get the DTC-100 replaced for free, that is your best option by far. It's a good STB, and at that price cannot be beat.


Otherwise, I would recommend the new Sony/Zenith units. Although nobody here has had the opportunity to test them, all indications are that they will be the best units available. The Sony should be available within a matter of weeks, and the Zenith will follow in November.

 

[rbmcgee]

Thanks X,


My hesitancy to simply replace the unit stems from the fact that any replacement they send will be a refurbished unit (just like the one they sold me before) and I'm starting to think refurbished may mean 'works for a while'.

 

[goofygrin]

I'll give ya $100 for the new refurb they send you


Heck, I'll pay shipping too!